Technical programme

B5.1. Tools and Technology in Support of Integrated Applications

The session will focus on specific systems, tools and technology in support of integrated applications by addressing the various issues associated with applications development, the kind of data to be collected, how are data collected and how the data are integrated and distributed to address key user needs. Integrated Applications are built on the exploitation of space and terrestrial technologies for the benefit of the global population. Emerging technologies, such as Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Twin, Internet of Things, and other advanced technologies are rapidly revolutionizing and reshaping infrastructure and global-local economies. Leveraging these new transformative developments and understanding their disruptive potential with respect to technology, shifting demographics and global connectivity is essential for space technologies. Possible topics include: ground-truthing of data collected from space platforms; innovative, low-cost solutions for data distribution and access that focus on the space segment; new ways of integrating space and non-space data; data fusion and visualization tools; enabling technologies in support of new developments, models in support of applications, managing integrated applications programmes and public outreach efforts to connect the public to these applications.

B5.2. Integrated Applications End-to-End Solutions

The session will be a forum for end-to-end solutions, case studies, proof-of-concept applications and current projects that aim to provide innovative , and sustainable solutionsthat combine terrestrial and space-based data sources with models and other technologies to address specific user requirements. These examples can cover a variety of sectors, like disaster/crisis monitoring and management, energy, food security, smart cities, transport, health, maritime, education, tourism, etc. The user needs, the organizations of the user communities, the service value chain, the business case and the societal impact of the solutions are among the many aspects that can be considered. Examples of projects with established partnerships between space and non-space stakeholders are appreciated. The different ways of assessing the impact of specific integrated applications in addressing the users and stakeholders needs and requirements could also be discussed.

B5.3. Satellite Applications for Sustainability and Climate

Spaceflight represents one of humanity’s greatest tools to solve some of our most pressing global challenges related to sustainability and climate. Our shared experience with addressing the Ozone depletion, deforestation, and other challenges improved through space-derived solutions demonstrate the power of orbiting platforms to collect data, provide unique observational perspectives, and advance our understanding of many existential problems. Each of the seventeen (17) UN Sustainable development goals have key dimensions in which satellite applications – coupled with innovation to be found throughout the world – can help us make strides in improving the sustainability of life on Earth and combat climate change. In keeping with this year’s IAC 2024 theme of “Responsible Space for Sustainability,” this session solicits papers pertinent to integrated satellite applications that directly address any of the seventeen UN Sustainable Development goals, work successfully to help mitigate or reverse effects of climate change, or improve other dimensions of sustainability in areas such as agriculture, water quality, air quality, space domain awareness and orbital debris, transportation, maritime, and natural resource management.

B5.IP. Interactive Presentations - IAF SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS

This session offers a unique opportunity to deliver your key messages in an interactive presentation on any of the subjects of integrated applications addressed in the classic Sessions. The IP session is not restricted to any specific topic related to space law and invites authors to contribute presentations on any interesting, relevant and current space law issues. The presentation will be displayed on a digital screen in a dedicated location and available for view by all Congress attendees for the entire Congress week. In addition, one afternoon is dedicated exclusively for the attendees to view the Interactive Presentations, and the author will be assigned a specific ten minute slot to personally present the topic and interact with the attendees present. The Interactive Presentation may take advantage of all electronic display capabilities, such as: PowerPoint charts, embedded hot links, pictures, audio and video clips etc. An award will also be presented to the author of the best Interactive Presentation in the E Category at a special ceremony. An Abstract that follows the standard format must be submitted by the deadline for standard IAC abstracts.

B5.IPB. Interactive Presentations - IAF SYMPOSIUM ON INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS

B5.LBA. Late Breaking abstracts (LBA)